Denver Travel Tips

Health and Safety Tips for Cheese with Altitude Attendees

Denver, Colorado is known as The Mile High City because it sits 5,280 feet (one mile!) above sea level. While the majestic Rocky Mountains lie to its west, the city of Denver itself is quite flat, and sits in a semi-arid high mountain plain region, which means you’ll find hot, dry, thin air here. Summer daytime temperatures can top 90 degrees dropping into the 60s at night – often with powerful afternoon rainstorms in-between. Remember to pack accordingly, and to stock up on water, sunscreen, and lip balm!

Getting Around Town

It’s cheap and easy to get downtown from Denver International Airport! For just $9 you can catch the A-Line train at the airport and take it to the end of the line, Denver’s Union Station. From there, you can stroll down 16th street to your hotel, hop the free 16th Street Mall Ride shuttle bus, or even hail an Uber, Lyft, or pedicab! You can even download the city’s new Go Denver app to help you get where you’re going with ease.

To better accommodate our growing attendance, this year’s conference will be held in multiple venues around downtown Denver. This map will help you figure out what’s happening where:

You can heed the advice of The New York Times on how to spend 36 Hours in Denver, or check out Thrillist’s Denver Bucket List, but nothing beats getting the inside scoop from locals in the know. Check out hometown favorites shared by members of the ACS Team, starting with Steve Binns, Meetings & Events Manager: